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Comprehensive advice, information for campus success
| Welcome Parents & Families!
| Compact or a Civil & Caring Academic Community
| Connect With Your Student, Parking & Transportation
| Academic Support Services
| Health and Safety
| Parent Involvement, Equity & Diversity
| Housing & Dining
| Student Support Services & Student Affairs
| Important Student Life Policies
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We would like to extend a warm welcome to you and your student. Whether this is your first to leave for college, or your last, this will be a unique and interesting year for all of you. We believe that parents and families are our partners in the success of students. We want to give you information and resources to assist in our partnership for your student’s achievement. We encourage you and your student to discover your truths – about college life, academics, involvement, and Buffalo State.
By the time you have completed your orientation, it is our hope that we will have answered all of your questions and responded to all of your concerns. In the event you have further questions, please feel free to contact us at orientat@buffalostate.edu
or (716) 878-5336.
Sincerely,
Robert Mead-Colegrove
Director, Orientation & New
Student Programs
Buffalo State College
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A Compact is a set of principles shared by people engaged in a common purpose. At Buffalo State, the Compact for a Civil and Caring Academic
Community describes how those who live, study and work together as members of our college community should treat each other: with civility and respect, with care and concern, and with a commitment to the academic purpose for which Buffalo State College exists.
Buffalo State’s Compact is not a fixed document nor a policy, a rule or a regulation. Rather, it is an understanding about what is right in our community – what behaviors contribute to achieving our mission, vision and core values: t our commitment to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of students, faculty, and staff; t our desire to be known as a caring academic environment where lives are transformed and each individual is valued; and t our commitment to supportive and collegial relationships, respect for diversity and individual differences and opportunities for individuals to realize their full potential .
The Compact is meant to promote the standards and expectations arising from its premise that Buffalo State is and should be a Civil and Caring
Academic Community. If you commit to the Pledge for a Civil and Caring
Community, members of the faculty and staff will do their part: t We will SUPPORT your student when they need guidance, t We will ENCOURAGE your student to resolve conflicts peacefully, t We will ASSIST your student in times of difficulty and t We will PROTECT your student from those who threaten the health, safety and security of our community.
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In an Emergency:
Visit this buffalostate.edu/offices/police/ safety/default.asp?sub=erp&sec=twp to learn about and sign up for NYAlert, a service that sends emergency messages via text, voice, or e-mail. Students can sign up for the NY Alert emergency notification system through Banner. If you’d like to be added to NY Alert, you must have your student put your information in Banner.
By Mail
If you’d like to mail a package to your resident student:
Student’s Name
Hall & Room No.
Buffalo State College
PO Box ______*
Buffalo, NY 14213 (Use the PO
Box number here too)
Emergency Closing Policy and Procedures buffalostate.edu/offices/police/safety/ default.asp?sub=erp&sec=61
If the decision to close and cancel classes is made before the start of the workday, the Vice President for Finance and
Management will inform University Police.
Transportation
Undergraduate students receive a Niagara
Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) bus pass each semester. Bus passes may be obtained at the ID Card window in the Butler Library. For information on NFTA routes and schedules, see their website at: www.nfta.com/metro .
*Based on your hall assignment, insert the appropriate PO Box number in your mailing address:
Student Apartment Complex – 5124
Cassety Hall – 5122
Porter – 5120
Perry – 5127
Neumann – 5108
North Wing – 5121
Tower 1 – 5123
Tower 2 – 5118
Tower 3 – 5119
Tower 4 – 5126
Moore Complex - 5125
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Parking & Transportation assists students, faculty, and staff with Parking and ticket concerns. This office distributes temporary permits to those coming to campus without a permit on their cars. Only vehicles with special permits authorizing them to park in spaces designated for persons with disabilities are allowed to park in such spaces. All vehicles parked on the grounds of Buffalo State must display valid college parking permits.
buffalostate.edu/parkingservices
Chase Hall 126
(716) 878-3041
Buffalo State College
Academic Support Services www.buffalostate.edu/universitycollege/ academicsupport.xml
Academic Standards buffalostate.edu/academicstandards
Twin Rise 100
(716) 878-5222
The Academic Skills Center provides free tutoring and workshops for all
BSC students seeking supplemental instruction in their courses. Our team of professional tutors meets with students one-on-one or in small groups, handling an array of subjects that include business, humanities, languages, math, science, statistics, and writing.
Students can get assistance related to their academic progress and financial aid eligibility from the Academic Standards
Office. Students should be aware that while the office is attempting to help them, we are also upholding the academic integrity of the college by assuring that the degree and financial aid requirements of the college are maintained.
Please note, students must have a completed FERPA release form on file with the Dean of Students Office to allow the Academic Standards Office to discuss their academic record with anyone other than the student.
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) buffalostate.edu/offices/eop
South Wing 610 and 710
(716) 878-4225
EOP is an alternative means of acceptance to BSC for students who show ability and motivation despite the effects of economic and academic struggles.
Students who do not meet the college's regular academic admissions standards may instead qualify for admission through EOP. Academic and financial guidelines must be met for acceptance.
Academic Skills Center buffalostate.edu/academicsupport
South Wing 330
(716) 878-4041
Information Commons http://ic.buffalostate.edu/
E. H. Butler Library
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The Information Commons (IC) brings together in one location the technology and expertise necessary to support the information needs of the college community. The IC incorporates essential campus services, library research materials and assistance, computer technology and assistance, and media production services, allowing students to pursue the entire research process from beginning to end in one supportive environment.
Computing Help Desk ic.buffalostate.edu/
Butler 157
(716) 878-4357
Financial Aid Office buffalostate.edu/financialaid buffalostate.edu/scholarship
Moot Hall 230
(716) 878-4902 finaid@buffalostate.edu
The Financial Aid Office administers the federal financial aid programs at
Buffalo State College. We also assist students with acquiring state aid and aid from private organizations. Our staff is available year round to assist families with the application process and questions related to the receipt of their aid.
Student Accounts buffalostate.edu/studentaccounts
Moot Hall 260
(716) 878-4121
The Student Accounts Office is responsible for billing and collection of tuition, fees, room, and meal plan charges each semester. The office is also responsible for the receipt and disbursement of all student financial aid including processing refunds from financial aid awards.
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Several departments at Buffalo State offer services related to health and wellness.
These offices include: Weigel Health Center,
Counseling Center, Violence Intervention and Victim Advocacy (VIVA), and Health
Promotions. Each provides support, information, and workshops to promote and aid in student development and wellbeing. Staff members also collaborate closely and continuously with other oncampus departments such as University
Police, Residence Life, the Fitness Center, and the United Students Government to enhance health and safety on campus.
Weigel Health Center buffalostate.edu/weigel
Weigel Health Center
(716) 878-6711
Student Health Insurance buffalostate.edu/studentaffairs/ documents/StudentHealthInsurance.doc
Health Promotion: (716) 878-
6725 or (716) 878-6711
Weigel Health Center has been granted accreditation through the Accreditation
Association for Ambulatory Health
Care. Weigel Health Center is a health care facility staffed by physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and health promotions staff. Medical services, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and injuries, well visits for men and women, immunizations, and educational resources are offered to all registered BSC students.
All full-time domestic undergraduate and graduate students who attend Buffalo
State are eligible and automatically enrolled in the College’s student health insurance plan unless an online waiver form with proof of health insurance coverage is completed by the applicable deadline. This website explains the health insurance program and provides information about the costs and benefits.
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We encourage parents and family members to encourage your student to take advantage of the many campus resources available. It is important that students become involved and connected not only with their peers but also with the Buffalo State faculty and staff, all of whom truly want your student to succeed.
The Dean of Student’s resource site for parents of Buffalo State College students is http://buffalostate.edu/ deanofstudents/parentresources.xml
. On this site you will find links to various campus and off-campus resources that can help you understand what your student is experiencing while attending college. You will also find information that might help you cope with the unique demands of being the parent / family member of a college student.
Equity & Campus Diversity buffalostate.edu/offices/equity
Cleveland Hall 415
(716) 878-6210
The mission of the Equity and Campus
Diversity Office is to ensure that the college community understands and complies with both federal and state laws with the respect to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.
While equal employment opportunity is the law, affirmative action and diversity issues require the college not only to provide access to employment and educational programs, but also to provide equitable opportunities to enhance success. The primary goal of the Equity and Campus Diversity
Office is to create a campus climate that is favorable to the development of the human potential of all faculty, staff, administrators, and students.
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Dining Services www.dineoncampus.com/bsc
Campbell Student Union Room 223
(716) 878-5214
There are several residential meal plans, including Freedom 19, Balance 14, Block
175, Block 75, Flex Bonus 7, and the
Flex Plus 50 – each offering different meal options for residential students.
Commuter students may purchase
Block 50, Bonus Pack 20, Mini Pack 10,
Bonus Pack 20+, and Bonus Pack 10+.
New this semester is a meal plan designed specifically for the residents of STAC and Moore Complex. Only students living in STAC and Moore
Complex may purchase the Block 30 or any other meal plan of choice.
One Card Office www.dineoncampus.com/bsc
Butler Library Room 108
(716) 878-5152
The Bengal Card Office administers meal plan selections and assists students with managing their meal plans and funds.
Residence Life buffalostate.edu/residencelife
Porter Hall
(716) 878-3000
The Residence Life Office directs all programs and selected operations of residence hall living including staffing, housing assignments, maintenance and custodial services, and student governance/leadership.
Faculty, staff, and students join with Residence Life staff to develop programs promoting self-awareness and appreciation for the diversity among people and their perspectives within the college and community.
Dining Dollars
Dining Dollars are declining balance dollar account that can be used on campus. It functions similarly to a debit or bankcard. Dining Dollars can be used on any retail dining location on campus, and will carry over from the summer to fall to spring semesters.
At the end of the spring semester any unused Dining Dollars will be forfeited. Bengal Bucks is another declining balance dollar account that can be used not only at campus dining locations, but also at the bookstore, the library, in vending machines, performing arts ticket sales, and off campus at select locations. For a full list of off campus vendors please visit www.dineoncampus.com/bsc .
Bengal Bucks roll over semester-tosemester, year-to-year, for as long as the students is at Buffalo State.
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Residence Life Policies and Services buffalostate.edu/studentaffairs/ documents/
This website contains the policies and procedures governing residential life at Buffalo State. Each residential student and visitor to the residence halls is expected to have knowledge of and abide by the information contained in these policies.
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Student support services offices exist on campus to enhance the collegiate experience of your student. These offices serve to help your student when in need, program activities for your student, and provide your student with unique opportunities to build their resume and strengthen their college experience.
Counseling Center buffalostate.edu/counselingcenter
Weigel 219
(716) 878-4436 counselingcenter@buffalostate.edu
The Counseling Center offers mental health programs and services through licensed and certified professionals
(i.e., Psychologists, Social Workers,
Psychiatrists) and supervised trainees. The Center strives to be a safe and friendly environment for students who are experiencing personal and academic challenges.
The Center has a special concern for the academic success and timely graduation of Buffalo State students.
International Student Affairs buffalostate.edu/ internationalstudentaffairs
Campbell Student Union 400
(716) 878-5331 and help student develop leadership and lifestyle skills. The office serves as the administrative liaison to the
United Student Government (USG) and registers student clubs and organizations. The Student Life area includes Leadership Education, Greek
Affairs, Commuter Affairs, Minority Student
Services, Activities & Programs, and
Campbell Student Union operations.
United Students Government (USG) www.usgbuffstate.org
Campbell 402
(716) 878-6701
The United Students Government (the
USG) of the State University College at
Buffalo (Buffalo State College) represents the interests of the students of the college and encourages their active participation in the campus community.
The USG sponsors activities funded by the mandatory Student Activity fee.
The Office of International Student
Affairs handles academic, social, immigration, financial, health and judicial concerns of international students/scholars at Buffalo State.
Student Life buffalostate.edu/studentlife
Campbell Student Union
(716) 878-4631
The Student Life Office encourages student involvement in a variety of extracurricular experiences, contributes to building the campus community,
Career Development Center
Volunteer and Service-Learning Center buffalostate.edu/offices/cdc
Cleveland Hall 306
(716) 878-5811
Open Mon-Weds, Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm;
Thursday 8:30 am - 6 pm
The Career Development Center (CDC) provides comprehensive career and job search counseling to help students choose a major, plan a career, find internship and employment opportunities and prepare for graduate school. The CDC
Buffalo State College also houses the Volunteer and Service-
Learning Center, where students can find one-time and long-term community volunteer opportunities and can identify service-learning coursework options.
Barnes & Noble Buffalo State Bookstore buffalostate.bncollege.com
Campbell Student Union
(716) 878-5509
Our campus Bookstore carries all required course books, as determined by our instructors. That means we have the correct edition or package that your professor has requested.
Registrar buffalostate.edu/registrar
Moot Hall 210
(716) 878-4811
The Registrar’s Office handles basic course information, Degree Navigator, course registration preparation, academic calendar information, and transcript request forms.
Disability Services buffalostate.edu/disabilityservices
South Wing 120
(716) 878-4500
The Disability Services office supports students with documented disabilities in academic settings, student life, residence halls, and in other areas as needed.
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The section below directs you to the location on the College website where you will find information about important College policies related to student life. The College reserves the right to change any policies, rules or regulations affecting students and any dates reported herein.
Questions about College policies can be addressed to the Dean of Students,
Campbell Student Union, Room 306, telephone (716) 878-4618.
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Buffalo State College Code of Student
Rights, Freedoms, and Responsibilities buffalostate.edu/studentaffairs/x527.xml
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course requirements and following academic regulations. The Academic
Misconduct Policy defines the procedures and processes to be used when allegations of plagiarism, cheating or other academic misconduct arise.
The Code defines student rights, freedoms and responsibilities as a member of the Buffalo State campus community and identifies conduct that is not permitted. The intent of the Code is to provide students with a due process review of allegations that the Code has been violated and delineates sanctions when guilt has been determined.
Academic Misconduct Policy buffalostate.edu/academicaffairs/x607.xml
All students are expected to display honesty and integrity in completing
Campus Safety Forum buffalostate.edu/studentaffairs/ documents/CampusSafetyForum.doc
The Campus Safety Forum is the
College’s advisory committee on campus security and reviews current security policies and procedures and makes recommendations for their improvement, especially with regard to preventing and responding to sexual assault.
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RESOURCES
School of Arts and Humanities buffalostate.edu/artsandhumanities
Rockwell 222
(716) 878-6326
School of Education buffalostate.edu/schoolofeducation
Caudell 114
(716) 878-4214
School of Natural and Social Sciences buffalostate.edu/naturalandsocialsciences
Classroom A113
(716) 878-6434
School of the Professions buffalostate.edu/schoolofprofessions
Cleveland 214
(716) 878-4698
University College buffalostate.edu/universitycollege
Twin Rise 100
(716) 878-5906
August 21-23, 2012
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200 Delaware Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14202
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Embassy Suites Buffalo is an all-suite hotel located in downtown Buffalo in the Avant Tower, just 3 miles away from the Buffalo State campus.
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BSC Newman Center
Catholic Campus Ministry
1219 Elmwood Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 882-1080 www.buffalostate.edu/orgs
Faith, Friends & Food! All are welcome.
Please see ad on p. 4.
Liberty/Yellow Cab
1524 Kenmore Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 877-7111 www.LibertyCab.com
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(800) 695-8133 www.Dell.com/DellU/BuffaloState
Buffalo State College students get the best price on consumer PCs from
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